On 1/21/2013 10:15 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:09:44 -0500, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 1/20/2013 7:15 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:56:04 -0500, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 1/20/2013 11:32 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:38:41 +1100, "Farm1" >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I tried a new recipe for lamb shanks the other day and it was worth
>>>>>> repeating.
>>>>> snip
>>>>> I'm so glad you mentioned lamb parts. You caused me to clean out the
>>>>> freezer on top of the fridge to find the package of lamb neck bones I
>>>>> had in there somewhere. You know how the fridge/freezer can get out of
>>>>> control during the holiday season. I'd forgotten that I had them. I
>>>>> use them to make a sort of stew that is just for me.
>>>>> Janet US
>>>>>
>>>> I don't have the freezer out of hand thing. But all this soup and stew
>>>> and lamb shanks talk makes me want to look for oxtails. I love oxtail
>>>> soup 
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>> me too. I'd love to know what they cost where you are. The last
>>> decent ones I was able to get was a restaurant pack that I got at Cash
>>> and Carry. Really nice meaty ones. Pretty expensive here.
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> Just for you, Janet, I called Publix. They don't have any oxtails right
>> now. They're expecting some in this week. The price is $5.49/lb.
>>
>> Jill
> Thanks for checking, Jill. I still remember when you told me you
> could get a whole tail at your grocery store in TN. You really made
> me jealous with that one.
I haven't seen any *that* meaty in ensuing years. Or as inexpensive.
> Ah, well, they're expensive for you too. What upsets me, is that for
> the $5.49/lb, I will get little, tiny (like human finger bones) pieces
> of bone with no meat, fat or connective tissue on them.
I'll have to look at them, but I'm sure you're right. Oxtail soup
requires a nice ratio of meat & fat to the bone. These are already
disjointed.
> tea cup size tails with lots of meat between the wings of the bones.
> I've got to ask Cash and Carry if they can get some in for me. A
> restaurant pack is over $50, but it is worth it. It is a little
> tricky to break the pack apart into family-size amounts, but I can
> manage with some of my husband's tools ;o)
> Janet US
>
Power tools? Even with my freezer and love of soup I don't need a huge
package of oxtails. I doubt I could find them in restaurant size
packages. Still, I do love oxtail soup/stew. Very hearty.
Jill